Rising since 2019, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Khylo since 2019
Babies named Khylo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Khylo is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name list in 2019. As of 2023, it held a rank of 3,181, with approximately 1 in 46,164 newborn boys receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, though its overall usage remains extremely low. Khylo's trajectory shows consistent growth since 2019, suggesting it may be gaining modest traction among parents seeking unique, contemporary-sounding names. The name's top state of use is North Carolina, indicating a possible regional appeal. As a modern coinage, Khylo does not carry historical or etymological roots, making it a blank slate for a child's identity.
Khylo is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2019. It appears to be a creative spelling or respelling of the name Kylo (itself modern), possibly influenced by the sound of names like Kyle or the Star Wars character Kylo Ren, though no direct borrowing can be confirmed. The name has seen consistent, though rare, use since its emergence.
Where Khylo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Khylo
Names that share Khylo's style, for a brother or sister.
